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Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:21:13 -0700
From: Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Problems with RTL8187 USB device
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Larry Finger wrote:
> If I can give you any help with the patch, please let me know. In about
> another week, I will be forced to use Windows to access the Internet
> (Yuck!!).
>   
Since the previous message, I have made some progress. I downloaded the
Realtek driver for the RTL8187b and modified it to build under
2.6.25-rcX. It will report nearby AP's and associate even though the
signal is weak. It fails authentication as it enters some false WEP key
no matter what encryption is used.

I figured out how to make using Windows palatable. I installed
VirtualBox under Windows and created an openSUSE 10.3 virtual machine. I
can use Windows to connect to the wi-fi network, and then the virtual
machine bridges through to the Internet. It is a lot ad-hoc, but it
works. This kludge will work until I can get my laptop repaired.

Larry